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Why Breastfeed?

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Choosing how to feed your baby is a very important decision. 

It can have an effect on both your baby’s health and your own.  This page gives you information about some of the benefits of breastfeeding.  

Breast-milk contains many layers of protection for your baby's short-term and long-term health. It also protects your own health and well-being.

Along with its physical benefits, breastfeeding also offers emotional and psychological benefits.



We asked our mums why they chose to breastfeed:

  • YOUR breastmilk is tailored  for YOUR baby,  and adapts to meet your baby's changing needs.
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Breastfeeding - A few outcomes for your baby and you:

​FOR BABY: 
Protection against:-
  • Ear infections
  • Diarrhoea, gastro-enteritis and tummy upsets
  • chest infections and wheezing
  • Lower risk of diabetes
  • Less risk of eczema/asthma and other allergies
  • Better mental development
  • Better mouth formation and straighter teeth
FOR MOTHER: 
  • Lower risk of breast cancer
  • Lower risk of ovarian cancer
  • Faster return to pre-pregnancy figure
  • Stronger bones in later life
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  • Home
    • Contact us
    • DONATE
  • About us
    • Meet the Mammas
    • Training and Workshops
    • Blog
    • Our Patrons
  • Breastfeeding Support
    • Breast pump loan service
    • Breastfeeding Positioning and Attachment
  • Groups
    • Antenatal
    • Baby & Me
    • Baby Massage/ Yoga
    • Big Cook Little Cook
  • Resources
    • Why Breastfeed?
    • Antenatal and early days
    • Breastfeeding your New Baby
    • Breastfeeding older babies and children
    • Ramadan and Breastfeeding
    • Grandparents
    • Starting Solid Foods
    • Cloth Nappies
    • Links
  • Projects & campaigns
    • Safe Milk for every baby
    • APPG Infant Feeding
    • Baby Friendly Leicester